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In this episode Jimmy rides solo and discussed an article he ran across at Realtree about the venison in your freezer and some interesting ideas around that dreaded freezer burn that no doubt we’ve all experienced. We work too hard doing all the things we need to do to give us the best chance at a successful hunt hoping to enjoy the bounty of our work only to reach into our freezer to find that… S...

In this episode we celebrate this year’s American Secession Day by discussing another possible controversy surrounding “liberating” pigs from the burden of destroying farmer’s crops and people’s property. But not just that but doing it at night, with night vision or thermal and using the much maligned and “evil” assault rifle. We’ve heard some rumblings against this practice so we try to get… Sour...

In this episode of the Feed Bandit Podcast we discuss a debate/question/controversy that’s centered around what is the best deer protein on the market. Since we’re not wildlife biologists or anything fancy like that we decided we’d focus on the issue from a slightly different angle: what protein product out there would a deer prefer to eat? So we’ve decided to break out the ‘ole trusty Feed… Sourc...

In this episode of the Feed Bandit Podcast we continued our series, Campfire Stories, where we read and comment on a story called, “Last Shell In The Rifle”, about a Polar Bear hunt in times past. It’s a little off the beaten path for the podcast since we haven’t discussed polar bears or really any modern day hunting way up north. We’d love to be able to just see that majestic land up there… Sourc...

In this episode of the Feed Bandit Podcast we talk about what should be on our ranch to-do list now that the heat is here and it’s only going to get hotter and stick around for a while. With no major hunting season going on (hogs beware!) we turn our sights to ranch maintenance and game management. We discuss supplemental feeding, water conservation and supplementation… Source

In this episode the guys have Adam Whitehead, owner of Sportsman’s Box, back on the podcast to catch up and talk about what’s new at his company. They’ve done a lot of amazing things over the last year improving the value even more in their Discovery Boxes with amazing new gear and they’ve added a few special perks for those that are members. Adam gives us a sneak peek into their Insider… Source

In this episode, is it true the Corn Bandit changes his name? Say it ain’t so! He may have to after the turkey season he’s had. He recounts his last weekend to hunt turkey and the success he had on a good, young gobbler. We also discuss the runnin’ jake harvest his brother-in-law had. Unfortunately Jimmy didn’t get out to the turkey field this season due to the dang virus that shall not be… Source

In this episode we are starting a new series we’ll call “Campfire Stories” where we’ll recount some of the most interesting and exciting hunting stories we’ve read or heard. In this one we start with a story called “A Bearded Legend” from the book, The Greatest Hunting Stories Ever Told. This is one we would consider to be a Turkey Odyssey rather than just a normal hunt. We invite you to pull up…...

In this episode we conclude our youth turkey hunting series with a great success! Corn Bandit was able to guide his daughter to harvest her first turkey. Everything came together in this hunt and there was even some other unexpected visitors that miraculously didn’t ruin the hunt. Amazingly enough the turkey’s gobbling actually scared them off! Too bad they weren’t going after them as well. Source

In this episode we are honored to speak with Kenneth Sharber, owner and operator of the Muy Grande Deer Contest and Country Store in Freer, TX (https://www.muygrandevillage.com/). We discuss the Muy Grande Deer Contest in detail, the oldest deer contest in the world. We talk about its history being started by Leonel Garza back in 1965 and how it’s grown into being considered the granddaddy of all…...

In this episode we continue our discussion about turkey hunting with kids and how to help them out in the field. Richard recaps how his weekend went hunting with his daughter and her new .410 which we talked about in the previous episode. You’ll want to check out the video (https://youtu.be/GGfTIMeRhNU) he made while out in the field where he gives a few tips to set up your youngster for turkey… S...

In this episode we continue our “Inside our gear bags” series by discussing Corn Bandit’s recent purchase of a Stevens Model 301 Turkey .410 Shotgun for his daughter for this upcoming spring turkey season. We discuss his initial observations when they tested it out on the gun range and why he feels it will be a perfect youth shotgun. They’ll be giving it its first use in the field this upcoming… S...

In this somewhat melancholy episode of the Feed Bandit podcast we discuss all the crazy stuff going on in the world, the virus, the economy and such and how it might affect hunting. Luckily for us we’re hunters and we do have a freezer stocked with free range meat. We try to bring some calm and hope to the situation and we’ll continue to do so with all our podcasts going forward. Source

In this episode we speak with Terry Koehler, owner of Dove Gear (dove-gear.com) and creator of The Ultimate Bird Vest (https://dove-gear.com/products/the-ultimate-bird-vest). In it Terry discusses how his passion for dove hunting drove him to solve many of the problems we as bird hunters face when we use the traditional vests and belts that are on the market today. We’re sure you’ll relate to… Sou...

In this episode, recorded on March 2nd, Richard rides solo ’cause Jimmy had a daughter on this day, Texas Independence Day! He tackles some of your listener mail answering some of the most common questions we’ve gotten so far. Don’t forget, if you have a question or comment please let us know at feedbanditpodcast.com. Enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns / Pond5 … Source

We talk a lot about hunting the native Whitetail Deer but let’s not forget about the other beautiful animals out there that make up a category called exotics. Per TPWD, the term exotic “refers to medium to large sized non-indigenous or non-native mammals and birds that landowners have introduced onto ranches and properties in either a confined or free-ranging status. The first release of exotics…...

Now that we’re in the off-season with deer and the other fall hunting seasons behind us and turkey in front of us, down at Rancho Bandido it’s ranch management time! There are projects galore but one of the most important things at the top of our list is water. We try to make sure we have ways to conserve as much of that liquid life from the sky during the spring ’cause you never know what… Source

In this episode we continue our series on hunting controversies where we discuss the phenomenon of hog doggin’. A very interesting subject and a type of hunting for hogs we haven’t done yet but we tackle the topic head on. What do you think of hog doggin’? Let us know. Leave us a voicemail over at feedbanditpodcast.com. Enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source

In this episode we discuss Jimmy’s successful hunting weekend that just passed recounting the pasture poodle he killed Friday night that almost snuck up on two 8 point bucks, the doe he harvested sitting in a blind in a prolific transition area and not over a feeder, and the exotic Blackbuck antelope that he thinned out of the herd. Several good lessons in this one and some interesting animal… Sou...

In this episode we review some listener feedback and a question about where to find cottonseed. We talk about how our new Hunter Search can help you find the hunting feed and supplies you need, when and where you need them. Stay tuned for our new voicemail feedback system. When we get it set up we hope y’all will call in with questions and feedback so we can cuss and discuss it! Source

In this episode we discuss how we prepare our venison for cooking after we’ve cleaned the deer and how we cook it along with some of our favorite recipes. You can check out a couple of them here and here. Let us know how you prepare your venison and what your favorite recipes are. We’d love to try them. Send them to us at howdy@feedbandit.com. Enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source

In this episode we discuss Jimmy’s terrible hunting allergies, our Heaven Week hunting successes, time to start your supplemental protein feeding and the importance of helping our your local feed store. This year will definitely be the Year of the Bandit. We have a lot of cool things coming down the pike for you that you’ll love. Stay tuned. Be sure to join our email list by texting the word… Sour...

In this episode we have fun with a credit card scammer, discuss the recent find of red wolf DNA in some Galveston wild wolves/coyotes (article HERE) and give our take on a terrible story about two “hunters” who tortured a wounded deer…ERRRRRRRRRRRRRR. Enjoy this potpourri episode. Stock media provided by Artmuns / Source

In this episode the guys talk about hunting over the thanksgiving break and how great the ducks were this year, a reminder to be careful when wading in and why success sometimes only happens when you get out of the blinds. As mentioned in the episode, remember to check out our podcast with Adam Whitehead, founder of the Sportsman’s Box if you’re interested. Enjoy! Stock media provided by Artmuns…...

In this episode we discuss the unprecedented level of buck carnage we’ve found this rut season (we’ve found 2 nice bucks that haven’t survived fights), some recent success duck hunting (come on cold fronts!) and good uses of cedar trees. Listen along and as always, send us any comments to howdy@feedbandit.com. Enjoy! Death by rut – buck 1 Death by rut – buck 2 Stock media provided by… Source